Around opening day I predicted that the Twins would win the American League Central Division because they were healthy and ready to continue their fundamentally solid play backed by quality pitching. It appears that I have some egg on my face at this juncture. However, they have proven over the last decade to be viable foes for all comers in the Midwest region. There are some … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Already Facing a Breaking Point
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Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
Justin Morneau is back from his post-concussion symptoms. Joe Nathan is fully recovered from his ailments that he suffered last season. In the UFC, Joe Rogan and other commentators often speak of “ring rust” when describing fighters who are returning to competition after long layoffs. The Twins brass hope this ring rust was remedied with spring training. The American League … [Read more...] about Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
Minnesota Twins Season Preview
Last season, I know first hand what Target Field did for Minnesota Twins fans. Sure, it gave us one of, if not the league’s best stadium. But it gave us false hope. It made us Twins fans think that without an ace and a lineup filled with major holes, we still had a chance to compete with the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays. Well, if the AL Divisional Series was any indication, the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Season Preview
Ron Gardenhire not at Fault for Minnesota Twins Collapse
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected by Hunter Wendelstedt in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Yankees at Target Field. This put the club down 2-0 and in a bind because Phil Hughes is now on the horizon for Saturday night’s game in the Big Apple. It was obvious that Carl Pavano was getting squeezed when he appeared to have struck out Lance … [Read more...] about Ron Gardenhire not at Fault for Minnesota Twins Collapse
Minnesota Twins-New York Yankees Series Preview
The history in the Minnesota Twins-New York Yankees matchup may not be long, but it is storied. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins-New York Yankees Series Preview
Minnesota Twins Limp Into the Postseason: Literally
The Minnesota Twins open up postseason play vs. the New York Yankees Wednesday evening at Target Field. Francisco Liriano will take the mound at 7:37 p.m. Central. This is wonderful news considering all of the injuries that have plagued the ball club this season. The absences of Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan for large portions of the schedule have been detrimental to the team’s … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Limp Into the Postseason: Literally
Are the Stars Aligning for the Minnesota Twins?
For 19 years the Minnesota Twins have been fighting. … [Read more...] about Are the Stars Aligning for the Minnesota Twins?
Jim Thome Wins AL Player of the Week
The man that has hit more home runs against the Minnesota Twins than any player in the history of baseball is making Twins fans forget all 57 jacks he clubbed against his current team. … [Read more...] about Jim Thome Wins AL Player of the Week
The pros and cons of Interleague Play
Another year of Interleague baseball (and an American League victory) is in the books, and unfortunately for the haters, it was deemed a success by Major League Baseball. Commissioner Bud Selig's brainchild surely won't be going anywhere anytime soon. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of Interleague Play
Joe Mauer in a Slump?
Can’t believe what you’re reading? Well your eyes are not deceiving you, the words Mauer and slump might be together in a sentence for the first time in Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer’s 27 years on this planet. … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer in a Slump?